ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY The word abnormal literally means “away from the normal”. It implies deviation from some defined norms. Abnormal behavior is a behavior that deviates from soceity ’s norms. Conversely‚ behavior cannot be considered abnormal as long as soceity accepts it. POPULAR MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR Abnormal behavior is always bizarre. The term abnormal covers a wide spectrum of behaviors. Sel-defeating or maladaptive behaviors are causes of concern‚ but they can be well
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Abnormal psychology: Assignment 1 - defining abnormality 1. Explain statistical infrequency as a means of defining abnormality Statistical infrequency is when something is a rare occurrence and as with abnormal behavior it is the same if it is rare it is considered abnormal. 2. Give an example to illustrate how this definition could be used. One such example would be a person is in the middle of the town center screaming that he is a plane whilst running around and since this is a statistical
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differences between cancer cells and normal cell. Some of the differences are well known ‚where as others have only been recently discovered and are less well understood.You may be interested in how cancer cells are different as you are coping with your own cancer or of a loved one. For many researchers understanding how does cancer cells function differently from normal cells foundation for developing treatments designed to rid the body of cancer cells without damaging normal cells. First‚ when it comes
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Abnormal Psychology Essentials of Abnormal Psychology Chapter 1 Summary Psychopathology is a field of psychology that focuses on the scientific study of psychological disorders. Psychological disorders can be defined into three specific abnormalities. First is a psychological dysfunction. A psychological dysfunction is a cognitive‚ emotional or behavioral breakdown in function. The text uses an example of a 16-year-old girl who faints
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Behaviors vs. Attitudes In this corner‚ we have Attitudes - defined by dictionary.com as a “manner‚ disposition‚ feeling‚ position‚ etc.‚ with regard to a person or thing; tendency or orientation‚ especially of the mind: a negative attitude; group attitudes.” The crowd is cheering for attitude. In the opposite corner‚ we have Behaviors - defined as an “action or reaction that occurs in response to an event or internal stimuli.” The cheers from the crowd lead me to believe they like behavior
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different between “Behavior” and “Attitude” Behavior - how someone acts Attitude - Is someone’s manner or disposition etc‚ with regard to someone or something. For example if someone is being negative they can have a ’negative attitude’. It can also express an emotion. Someone can have a ’threatening attitude’ ‘Behavior’ vs ‘Attitude’ Each person is distinct from one another‚ not only in our physical aspects but especially so in our behaviors and attitudes. ‘Behavior’ is an inherent trait
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ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY * The scientific study of mental or behavioral disorders‚ diseases‚ illnesses‚ dysfunctions‚ abnormalities or problems. Deviance/Unusual – Impaired functioning with respect to expected performance (Danger to self and others) ELEMENTS OF ABNORMALITY Deviance Irrationality Distress Observer discomfort Danger Violation of moral and ideal standard HISTORICAL VIEWS OF ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR * Pendulum between supernatural and natural (scientific) explanations GREEK AND ROMAN
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1) Discuss in detail the THREE basic criteria that must be met in the diagnosis of a psychological disorder. Give clear examples of each criterion. First the patient’s primary diagnosis (i.e. clinical syndrome such as depression‚ social phobias) and the evaluation of any present Developmental Disorders and/or Personality Disorders (i.e. long-standing personality problems or mental retardation usually stemming from early childhood such as Paranoia‚ Antisocial and Borderline Personality Disorders)
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Unit 202 - Principles of personal development in adult and social care settings Outcome 1 - Understand what is required for good practice in adult social care roles 1.1 - Identify standards that influence the way adult social care job roles are carried out The standards which influences the way the work role is carried out are: Regulations: Health and Safety at work Act 1974 Care Standards Act 2000 Manual Handling operations regulations NHS & Community Care Act Food Safety Act Management of Health
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Ford Case Study In the study of abnormal behavior it is found to be behavior observed through others individuals‚ this failed to be observed within self. The capability of recognizing the living aspects‚ emotional‚ cognitive and the behavioral part of behavior needed initially in the steps to recognize the purpose associated in behavior. In this case study of Betty Ford‚ she was an individual that struggled with a form of abnormal behavior along with the ability to recognize it with
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